Bruce E. Kostka
Jul 2, 2025
Bruce E. Kostka 72, of Ladysmith, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at The Mayo Clinic Health System - Northland in Barron, WI.
He is survived by 2 children: Brian (Tammi) Kostka of Tomah and Brent (Angela) of Ladysmith. Â He was the very proud grandfather of 7 grandchildren: Â Nicholas (Madison), Jaron, Kayleigh, Rachel, Sara, Zachary and Elizabeth. Â ...
Jene R. Popowich
Jul 2, 2025
Jene R. Popowich, 84 of Chetek, passed away peacefully at home with family on July 2, 2025.
Jene is survived by his wife, Margaret of 60 years; children, Steve (Sandi) Popowich, Cindy (Carl) Hartman and Scott (Kimberley) Popowich and eight grandchildren; brothers, Roger and Greg; and sisters, Gloria and Roberta.
He was preceded in death...
Elaine C. Hoffman
Jun 25, 2025
Elaine Hoffman, our dear sweet mother of twelve children, went to be with our Lord on June 25, 2025. She passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the age of 100.
Mom is survived by 10 children, Mary Proden (Ken) of Ladysmith WI, Daughter-in-law Marge Hoffman of Chippewa Falls, Duane of Iron Mountain MI, Donald (Jacki)...
Frederick L. Sikorski
Jun 22, 2025
Frederick Louis Sikorski, 83 of Ladysmith, died on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at his home.
He is survived by 2 sons; Michael F. Sikorski of Lima, OH and Jeffrey A. Sikorski of South Elgin, IL, 2 daughters; Susanne M. (nee Sikorski) Jensen (husband Marcus Jensen) of Greenfield and Jennifer L. Sikorski of South Elgin, IL, 4 grandchildren;...
Corella Lahr
Jun 21, 2025
Correla Lahr, 95, of Bruce, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Cornell Health Services.
Corella is survived by her sons, Richard (Nuray) Lahr of Belleville, IL, Steven (Karen) Lahr of Newport News, VA, and Michael (Pamela) Lahr of Bruce, WI; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and her youngest sister, Dixie Witt of Rancho Mirage, CA.
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Richard "Rick" Hoffmann
Jun 20, 2025
Richard A. "Rick" Hoffmann, 73 of Ladysmith, died on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Lake Manor in Ladysmith.
He is survived by 2 daughters; Laura (Joseph) Day of Washington State, their daughter; Dobhran Day and son; Garry Day and Becki (Shawn) Wroblewski of Ladysmith and their 2 sons; Konor and Donovan Wroblewski, 2 great-grandchildren; Luxovious and Asteria,...
Doris I. Marten
Jun 19, 2025
Doris I. Marten, 94 of Ladysmith, died on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Care & Rehab – Ladysmith.
She is survived by her 3 children; Darlene Marten of Fifield and Merri and Harvey Marten both of Ladysmith, 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 sister; Bonnie Weix of Colby.
She is preceded in death by her...
Raymond "Ray" Lazar
Jun 18, 2025
Raymond P. "Ray" Lazar, 91 of Hawkins, died on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Fall Creek with his youngest daughter, Ann, by his side.
He is survived by 3 daughters; Vickie (Ken) Schafer, Lisa Stamper and Ann Lazar, 2 grandchildren; Brianna Lazar and Michael Schafer and 1 great-grandson; Raymond Lazar-Webster.
Ray was preceded in death...
Carl John Fields
Jun 15, 2025
"Death does not have the final say!" With his faith that sustained him throughout his life, Carl John Fields went home to be with Jesus Christ on June 15, 2025.
He is survived by his wife Debbie and their 2 children; Danielle Fields (husband Ben Rindo) of Minneapolis and Jonathan Fields of Ladysmith and a sister Patricia...
William "Bill" Guns
Jun 2, 2025
William "Bill" Ernest Guns, 84, of Hawkins, WI, passed away on June 2, 2025, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Vici; his four children: William (Felicia) Guns, Michael (Galina) Guns, Tammy (Rick) Guns, and Michelle (Al) Schmitz; his twelve grandchildren: Steven (Joanne), Jacob (Kristin), Brandon (Krissy), William, Alyona, and Alosha Guns; Tatiana Chivileva; Stephanie...
Frances L. Vaughn
May 27, 2025
Frances Louise (Wittrig) Vaughn, 77 of Holcombe, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 27, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Russ and Ina (Roth) Wittrig; her brother, Wayne Wittrig; her sons, Baby Vaughn and Lonnie Scott Vaughn.
She is survived by her devoted husband...
Barbara M. Egle
May 25, 2025
Barbara Marie Egle, 85 of Ladysmith, died on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at her home.
She is survived by her husband Marvin, 2 sons; Marc (Carla) Egle of Ladysmith, Michael (Lisa) Egle of East Troy, 2 daughters; Lori (Rex) Lloyd-Jones of Rice Lake and Lynn (Jon) Zevenbergen of Wilson, 6 grandchildren, 1 brother; Daniel Jaslowski of Medford...
Clara Belle Galligan
May 25, 2025
Clara Belle (Miniatt) Galligan, 90 of Bruce, died on May 25, 2025 at Care & Rehab-Barron.
She is survived and remembered with love by her whole family, including her sister Anna (James) Burke of Beebe, AR, and her best friend and life companion Sandy Hicks.
She was preceded in death by her husband Philip, parents;...
Rev. Thomas A. Byers
May 21, 2025
Rev. Thomas A. Byers, 92 of Ladysmith, WI, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Vitacare in Ladysmith.
Survivors include 2 sisters: Marcia C. Lyons and Mary E. Brzezinski, both of Hawkins. He is preceded in death by his parents: Walter and Mildred Brzezinski and sister: Margaret Rose Brzezinski in May, 1951.
A memorial service will...
Nancy Toman
May 21, 2025
Nancy Toman, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in her home in St. Anthony, MN.
She is lovingly celebrated and remembered by her brother Dewey Kaiser, her daughters Sally Toman and Susan Massie, her son in law Michael Massie, her granddaughters Briana Valente and Meagan Massie, grandson Nick Valente, and her cat Spicy. She...
Robert "Bob" Roach
May 18, 2025
Robert Roach, 70 of Bruce, WI, died May 18, 2025 in Barron, WI.
He is survived by three sons: Michael & June Roach of Hawkins, David & Denise Roach of Ladysmith and Robert Roach of Stone Lake, one daughter: Lesley West of Kasilof, AK, 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one brother: Ben Roach of Bruce and one sister:...
Allen "Al" Hraban
May 15, 2025
Allen R. Hraban, 65 of Ladysmith, died on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center - Marshfield of heart failure after a one-year illness.
He is survived by his wife: Deb, daughter: Angie Hraban, step-daughters: Allison Bauer and Kendall Hraban all of Wisconsin, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, mother: Shirley Hraban of Fennimore, WI, brother: Dave (Pauline)...
Carol R. Carlstrom
May 9, 2025
Carol R. Carlstrom, 84 of Ladysmith, died on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake.
She is survived by 2 first cousins; Dallas Loomis of Bruce and Linda Barclay of Minnesota and her close friends; Jimmy Susedik, Jr. of Ladysmith and Bonnie (Maynard) Klueckmann of Ladysmith.
A funeral service will be held at...
Anthony "Tony" Daniels
May 4, 2025
Anthony Eugene Daniels age 96 of Weyerhaeuser was surrounded by his loving family as he found eternal life on May 4th, 2025.
Tony is survived by his 6 daughters; Marilyn (Carl) Swaney, Dianne Burton, Doris (Tom) Smith, Laurie (Larry) Fortuna, Susan (Don) Kaminski and Ellen Daniels, 21 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, 2 brothers; Richard and Tom...
Joseph C. Smith
Apr 27, 2025
Joseph Charleton Smith, 91, died on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith.
Joe is survived by daughters, Leah (Mike) Newman of Bruce, Laura (Kirk) Reed of Naples, FL, and sons Garth (Lori) Smith of Evergreen Park, IL and Garret (Kim) Smith of Kenosha, WI; his grandchildren, Lori (Rick) Villiard, Avery (Kim) Newman, Andrea...
